$3k fine for homophobic taunt

Gay rights advocates have warned of the community harm from anti-gay slurs in sport following St Kilda Football Club forward Stephen Milne’s $3,000 fine for a homophobic taunt against an opposing player earlier this month.

Milne allegedly called Collingwood player Harry O’Brien a “f—— homo” during a game at the MCG.

It’s the second time Milne has made homophobic comments, following a $3,000 fine in 2010 for allegedly directing homophobic abuse at Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse.

Milne escaped a suspension but his club slapped him with a fine for breaching the AFL Players’ Code of Conduct and the AFL’s Policy on Discrimination and Vilification.